Fibromyalgia

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a disorder in the central nervous system. It’s caused by neurobiological abnormalities. People with fibromyalgia are victims of physiological pain and cognitive impairments. Some healthcare professionals describe it as a central sensitization syndrome. This type of disorder is often associated with depression and anxiety. People who experience posttraumatic stress disorder are prone to fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia affects numerous pressure points, and because of that, patients generally suffer from back, neck and leg pain.

What are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

Fatigue

Sleep Disturbance

Joint Stiffness

Difficulty swallowing

Bowel and Bladder abnormalities

Cognitive Dysfunction

Sensation of numbness and tingling

Fibromyalgia is viewed as a musculoskeletal disease. There is no permanent cure for fibromyalgia but fortunately, chiropractic treatments have displayed promising results to reduce symptoms. The US National Institutes of Health and the American College of Rheumatology has recognized fibromyalgia as a diagnosable disorder.

Can Chiropractic care be beneficial for patients suffering from fibromyalgia?

Chiropractic care is a form of alternative treatment and it’s been shown to reduce fibromyalgia pain. An experienced chiropractor can reduce pain in pressure points dealing with the nervous system. It’s specifically useful because it’s been proven to improve pain levels and increase cervical and lumbar ranges of motion. Chiropractic treatment is truly the best way to relieve wide spread pain symptoms of fibromyalgia. A chiropractor can make adjustments to the neck and spine to relieve the body from pain. To relieve pain and promote healing, a chiropractor focuses on increasing the mobility between spinal vertebrae. The spine is vital to a healthy central nervous system and chiropractors are professionals who work on spinal alignments on a daily basis. It’s widely believed that spinal joint misalignments interfere with the central nervous system. Therefore, a chiropractor can improve many different conditions of diminished health with spinal manipulation.